Bus fares increased by 35%
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced a 35% increase in bus fares from midnight today. According to the revised fares, the minimum fare will be increased from Rs. 20 to Rs. 27. This sudden price revision comes after the…
CPC increases fuel prices
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has increased fuel prices effective from midnight April 18. 92 Octane Petrol : Increased by Rs. 84/- (New Price: Rs. 338/-) 95 Octane Petrol : Increased by Rs. 90/- (New Price: Rs. 373/-) Diesel : Increased…
Sri Lanka looking for donations on essential medical items
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has requested from diplomatic mission and International Organizations based in Colombo to donate essential medical supplies. Accordingly, the ministry has shared a list of medical items as per the requirements from hospitals. The list shared…
SL Doctors release drug shortage list, Call for donations
The Government Medical Officersβ Association (GMOA) has opened up a portal for the donation of medicines and consumables in the wake of a healthcare crisis amidst the country’s economic woes. In a statement, the GMOA said due to poor financial…
Sri Lanka prints another 119.08 billion rupees
Sri Lanka Central Bank printed the highest reported amount of money on Wednesday, which is 119.08 billion rupees. Accordingly, the total amount of money added to the Sri Lankan financial market this year stands at Rs. 432.76 billion.
Island wide protests defying the curfew order
Many public protests were seen around the country on April 03 defying the presidentβs decision to impose island wide curfew with effect from 6.00pm on Saturday to 6.00am on Monday. The island wide curfew was imposed after a major nation…
Kuwait Dinar becomes the first foreign currency to reach Rs. 1000
The Kuwait Dinar surpassed Rs. 1000 in some Sri Lankan banks becoming the first foreign currency to reach there. According to the Bank of Ceylon, Dinar is being sold at Rs. 1001.70 today (31). Due to rupee depreciation, the other…
CBβs notice to public and money changers
The public is hereby notified that in terms of the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017, Money Changers have been prohibited from offering higher exchange rates to customers beyond the exchange rates offered to such Money…
CBSL issues new directive to private Banks
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a circular on amendments to the Operating Instructions on βIncentive Scheme on Inward Worker Remittancesβ and βRepatriation of Export Proceeds into Sri Lankaβ. As per the circular, the CBSL has instructed…
Sri Lanka Army deployed to oversee fuel distribution
Sri Lanka Army personnel have been deployed at CEYPETCO fuel stations across the country to oversee systematic distribution of fuel, sources said. The decision has been taken considering the long queues found at fuel stations across the country and rise…